MTB & Cycling

A quiet country district with warm summers and crisp winters make Waimate a place to enjoy outdoor life. Explore our district on two wheels, from tracks overlooking the town to off-roaders into the high country.

The Whitehorse MTB Tracks

Waimate is making a name for itself as a destination for mountain bikers, runners and walkers, thanks to our shared use tracks.

The Whitehorse MTB Riders, our local MTB club, are constantly improving the existing tracks and putting in new ones in the Hunters Hills overlooking Waimate. You'll find a mix of gradients, stunning views from the top to reward your efforts, and fast downhills.

You can join the club for social rides and activities, and get involved in track building. Learn more here.

Test yourself, and raise money for charity, by entering The Veterinary Centre Whitehorse Big Easy. Held in February, it’s a popular multi-sport event. You can run it, walk it, or MTB it, with categories for the serious athlete to 1.5km events for small kids.

If you want to get out and try these tracks you can check out the most up to date maps on Trail Forks here.

Download a printable map of the walking and MTB tracks in the Hunters Hills surrounding Waimate here.

District Tracks

There are some lesser known, longer rides through farmland that you can access. These will be developed further in the future and include the Meyers Pass Trail and the Pentland Traverse. See attached map.

Meyers Pass Trail

Start at Serpentine Valley Road, Waihao Downs; or higher up at Waihaorunga, at the intersections of the Meyers Pass and Pentland Hills Road.

You can extend this ride to the 55km 'Pub to Pub' ride. Start at the Waihao Forks Hotel SH82, and follow the SH travelling the Pentland Hills/Meyers Pass trail onto McHenry's Road, ending at the former Hakataramea Hotel.

If you are after a well-deserved cold refreshment, bike another 3 km to Kurow.